In the initial âexpandingâ phase, lymphatic fluid flows at an increased rate and volume from an affected joint to the draining LN via afferent lymphatic vessels. The LN volume expands, presumably to accommodate the influx of cells and lymph exiting the inflamed synovium.
COPD exacerbation. Many people with COPD have attacks called flare-ups or exacerbations (say egg-ZASS-er-BAY-shuns). This is when your usual symptoms quickly get worse and stay worse. A COPD flare-up can be dangerous, and you may have to go to the hospital. Symptoms include: Coughing up more mucus than usual. A change in the color or thickness of that mucus. More shortness of breath than usual. Greater tightness in your chest.
For people with COPD, having more shortness of breath than usual can be a sign of an acute exacerbation, or COPD flare-up. Shortness of breath can also be a symptom of a respiratory illness, such as: Respiratory infection (acute bronchitis) Pneumonia; Flu; Can shortness of breath be treated? 1,3